A football agent describing Emerson Palmieri as his client has posted a picture appearing to show the Roma defender holding a Chelsea shirt alongside club official Marina Granovskaia.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a fruitful season with the Giallorossi last term but a knee ligament injury has restricted him to just two appearances this season.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee for the full-back, with that figure rising to £22m including add-ons.
Although no deal has been announced by the two clubs, John Harriott has tweeted a photo on his personal account appearing to show Palmieri in front of Chelsea signage holding the number 33 jersey.
Welcome to Chelsea. My client, Emerson Palmieri. #CFC pic.twitter.com/kF2qymbnE3
— John Harriott (@JHFootballAgent) January 30, 2018
Antonio Conte's side have confirmed just one new signing so far this month, with Ross Barkley arriving from Everton for a fee of £15m.
